What is Skype? With Skype’s free software, which works seamlessly with your internet connection, users can chat away with free Skype-to-Skype calls and not worry about cost, time or distance. With Skype, users can talk, instant message (IM) or make video calls for nothing. You can also make calls to phones and mobiles at home and abroad at greatly reduced rates.
Skype Discussion: Does your district allow Skype access? If yes, what guidelines do you use to insure educational use? If no, what are your issues with allowing access? Use the discussion forum to post comments. A "starter" question has been set up.
Using Skype in Education: Web Links, Blogs, Wikis on the topic for your review and for discussion purposes.
What is Skype? With Skype’s free software, which works seamlessly with your internet connection, users can chat away with free Skype-to-Skype calls and not worry about cost, time or distance. With Skype, users can talk, instant message (IM) or make video calls for nothing. You can also make calls to phones and mobiles at home and abroad at greatly reduced rates.
Skype Discussion: Does your district allow Skype access? If yes, what guidelines do you use to insure educational use? If no, what are your issues with allowing access? Use the discussion forum to post comments. A "starter" question has been set up.
Using Skype in Education: Web Links, Blogs, Wikis on the topic for your review and for discussion purposes.
The Many Roles of Skype in the Classroom
ISTE Connects Guest Blog
http://www.isteconnects.org/2009/02/15/the-many-roles-of-skype-in-the-classroom/
Classroom 2.0: Skype in Education
http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/skype-in-education